Kosher Salt

March 27, 2008 /

Kosher salt, usually sold in large boxes, is ideal for salting water when cooking pastas or vegetables, for brining, and for many other cooking uses. It’s additive-free, coarse-grained, and has a fine flavor. Many recipes call for kosher salt rather than table salt but be careful: The two are not interchangeable; 1 teaspoon of table salt is equivalent to 1 1/2 tablespoons of kosher salt.